Salesian Province of Mumbai

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The Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are an International Religious Organization within the Catholic Church, founded by St. John Bosco to serve youngsters, especially those who are poor and marginalized. The Salesians began working in the city of Mumbai in 1928 and from there spread to other places in western India. The Salesian Province of Mumbai was officially established on January 31, 1972. It comprises the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. There are presently 210 Salesians working in 33 institutions spread over these four states. These institutions offer a variety of services to disadvantaged youth. LEARN MORE

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH CHURCH GETS A FACELIFT
SUKET, MAY 12, 2008: The 11th of May, 2008 - Pentecost Sunday - marked a new beginning for the parish of St. Michael the Archangel, Salawad village in the diocese of Ajmer, with the blessing of the renovated parish church. Fr. Elson Barretto, the Parish Priest since 2002, had taken MORE

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THE LITTLE GIANT – RELEASED!
MATUNGA, MAY 6, 2008: The Shrine of Don Bosco’s Madonna, Matunga was bursting at its seams with fervent devotees of the Little Giant – Dominic Savio, thronging to celebrate his feast day today. Many expectant mothers, teens and young couples made their way to participate in the many Masses celebrated throughout the day. The Festal Mass MORE

IT’S CAMPING TIME AGAIN!

MUMBAI, MAY 2, 2008: Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by moments that take our breath away! The Leadership Camps held recently at Lonavla and Uttan can certainly be counted as moments that literally left us breathless! The first camp was MORE